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The last couple of weeks before we headed to Spain (from whence I write this, already rather pink from some desperate-for-sun=bathing minus suncream..) were lovely social affairs.<\/p>\n

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My sister was over from Holland, finally selling her old house in Morden, which had been rented out for about twenty years. Quite a relief all round to see that back of it at last, and also nice for me to have some sisterly company while Mr H was taking the new boat (yes, he's finally bought a half share in a mate's sailing machine) back to its home on Hvar, in Croatia, post some tarting up. Cue some much needed celebratory cocktails and a top notch Thai super in the village…<\/p>\n

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I then had little Miss Flossy staying for the best part of a week, while Mummy & Daddy were in Barcelona, watching another tennis Open with nephew Joel. Flossy took quite a shine to Anita from next door, trying to deliver multiple kisses while poor A was just hoping to drink her tea..<\/p>\n

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I, as usual, went off to see Maureen for the usual Wednesday afternoon meet at her care home, with the fabulous Ginny (aged 80) and Muriel (aged 90). Both a total hoot! Poor Maureen is still wheelchair bound since breaking her hip and not quite engaging with the – rather sporadic – physio to get her back on her pins, hopefully. But she still seems to enjoy us coming and nattering for a while over a coffee and some biscuits or cake.. And is always wearing one of her jaunty hats, even though going outside is still off the cards for a while..<\/p>\n

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Also had to add a great shot of my 3 oldest nieces, Jess, Grace & Abbie, who nipped away for a siblings long weekend to Slovenia, minus hubbies & kids. Good for the girls!! All looking fabulous as ever..<\/p>\n

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Final shots taken at the wonderful Fi McNae's leaving do from Space Doctors – albeit 4 months after she actually departed! Always a joy to see so many ex-AV people there, from Fi herself, to Cato, James W, Steve Seth, Fliss, Malcolm, Janine, Jane, Curly, James S, Tony and me – was that everyone? Huge hugs to lovely Al Deacon, who gave Fi the heartfelt leaving speech she more than deserved. And Louize was with us in spirit.<\/p>\n

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On which note, Friday 19 April was Swighty's birthday, the first one since her passing. Many of us remembering her with glasses of beer, thoughts of hockey tours and BBQs past – and deep bloody sadness that she's gone. Here's to you, Swightster, always.<\/p>\n

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